Virchow's Eulogies

This unique book is a compilation of Virchow's memorial addresses. There is an introduction to the man and his times, and copious editors' notes to explain allusions and events. Most of the contributions are available in English for the first time.

Rudolph Virchow (1821-1902) was a leading figure in the medical, political and intellectual life of Germany in the second half of the nineteenth century. His most famous work was "Cellular Pathology". Virchow wrote many books and edited several journals, including 'Virchow's Archive' and was a member of numerous professional societies.

This book is a compilation of Virchow's memorial addresses on nineteen of his teachers especially Johannes Müller and Johann Lukas Schönlein colleagues and students as well as one concerning Morgagni. There is an introduction to the man and his times, and copious editors' notes to explain allusions and events mentioned in the text with which some modern readers may be unfamiliar. There is also an extensive bibliography incorporating German sources, with English translations of all titles. The book gives a fascinating multi-dimensional view of scientists and their lives in nineteenth century Germany.

Unique compilation of Virchow's memorial addresses Most of the contributions available in English for the first time Highlights Virchow's relations to contemporary scientists Editors' notes provide historical background

Inhalt
Johannes Müller, Physiologist (18011858): a Eulogy.- Memorial speech for Johann Lucas Schönlein (17931864).- Memorial address for Carl Mayer (17951868).- Morgagni and the anatomical concept.- Other tributes.